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Ben Valdez is Santa Fe's permanent police chief
Plus, Santa Fe High hosts its first home playoff game in 41 years.
The Today in Santa Fe team7 sources3 min read
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Police chief
Ben Valdez is now Santa Fe's permanent police chief. Interim City Manager Brian Moya appointed him Monday, and Valdez had held the job on an interim basis since June 4. KOB 4
Bonds
Voters approved a slate of city, county and state bonds by wide margins Tuesday. One is a $4.25 million general obligation bond for a splash pad and other upgrades at SWAN Park on the city's south side. Santa Fe New Mexican
Turnout
About 50% of New Mexico voters and 60% in Santa Fe County cast ballots in Tuesday's general election. Santa Fe New Mexican
Demons football
If you like football, Santa Fe High, the eighth seed in Class 5A, hosts Cibola at 1 p.m. Saturday. It's the Demons' first home playoff game in 41 years, and a rematch of their 21-19 win at Cibola on Oct. 10. Santa Fe New Mexican
Two local teams play state football playoff games this weekend
| Team | Game | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|
| Pojoaque Valley (5-5) | vs. Ruidoso (4-6), 3A | Fri., Nov. 6, 6 p.m. |
| Santa Fe High (No. 8) | vs. Cibola, 5A | Sat., Nov. 7, 1 p.m. |
Sources: Santa Fe New Mexican, KOB 4
3A playoffs
St. Michael's enters the Class 3A playoffs as the No. 1 seed at 9-0, with a 42-game winning streak and a shot at a fourth straight title. Pojoaque Valley (5-5) hosts Ruidoso (4-6) in a quarterfinal at 6 p.m. Fri., Nov. 6. KOB 4
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Things to Do
Things to Do
Santa Fe, NM
Wednesday, Nov. 4
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m.1912
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Deconstructing Landscape
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Route 66 is Indian Country
- 7-8:30 p.m.An Evening of Spanish Guitar with Diego García in Santa Fe
- 7:30 p.m.The Surge
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The Wrap
Snow is already sticking in northern New Mexico. Red River Ski Area picked up four inches Monday, and Ski Santa Fe got a good dumping too. The mountain is set to open Nov. 26, six days after Sipapu opens on Nov. 20. Time to find those gloves.
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Ben Valdez is Santa Fe's permanent police chief
Plus, Santa Fe High hosts its first home playoff game in 41 years.
The TLDR
- Ben Valdez is now Santa Fe's permanent police chief
- City, county and state bonds pass, including a SWAN Park splash pad
- Santa Fe County turnout hit about 60%
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